And where they live is inextricable from their wealth or lack thereof. When I speak of global warming, I do not mean to imply that I think it is the reason for our impending trouble. It is one small variable and it is uncertain exactly how it will play out. Climate change is one of hundreds of variables that add up to what Kunstler named The Long Emergency, a "perfect storm" of challenges that will add up to generations of hardship for our species. Of course, more in some places and less in others, as you suggest...